Inside each kernel of corn is a tiny droplet of water surrounded by a hard shell called a hull. As the popcorn is heated, the water turns into steam pressure. When the hull can no longer contain the pressure the kernel explodes to create a piece of popcorn. #NationalPopcornDaypic.twitter.com/Y9CG5fo05L

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